cars - Automotive aftermarket news

UK garages favour multi stocking oil approach

A garage survey by a major UK motor factor chain has found that oil remains part of the life blood of the independent garage business and most garages are recognising the need for vehicle specific oils by stocking 3 to 5 oil specs.

09.02.2016

Clean up with Blue Print Washer Pumps

Windscreen washer pumps work extra hard in winter and increasing numbers are failing due to the tough conditions. To cope with replacement demand Blue Print offers a range of over 50 washer pumps for a variety of different vehicle makes and models. This range now covers over 2,000 applications for vehicles from Toyota, Land Rover, Hyundai, Kia and many more.

09.02.2016

On the move with febi bilstein glow plugs

febi bilstein continues to expand its range of glow plugs which now covers over 9000 applications.

09.02.2016

Lighting and Windscreen Wiper Blades are the new Magneti Marelli Aftermarket 2016 catalogues

Magneti Marelli Aftermarket presents important range innovations to the market and publishes two new catalogues: Lighting and Windscreen Wiper Blades.

08.02.2016

Audi TPMS Glitch

This bulletin applies to 2010 Audi Q5, A4, A5 and A5 Cabriolet models. A 44 display in the dash “TPMS Tire pressure system malfunction” may appear. DTC 03543 will likely be stored (low availability) in the ABS/ESP address word 03 (J104).

08.02.2016

Amsoil Reformulates European Car Formula

Amsoil Inc. has reformulated its European Car Formula 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil to further meet the lubrication needs of modern European gasoline and diesel cars and light trucks.

08.02.2016

Free registration now open for Automechanika Birmingham

The first Automechanika Birmingham exhibition takes place from June 7th to June 9th at the NEC Birmingham and Irish visitors can now register for free attendance at the event.

04.02.2016

Mannol oil approved by VW

The popular Mannol brand of oil, which is distributed in Ireland by Carcessories, has announced that its Mannol Energy Combi LL SAE 5W-30 (Product-Code OS 246239) has been approved by Volkswagen.